Ingredient appreciation — what makes Sauerkraut special

What sets Sauerkraut apart is the handling of smoked pork. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the hearty and deeply savoury result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

regional specialities vary dramatically between Bavaria, Saxony, and the Rhineland. The a Bavarian beer hall atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had weissbier as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Sauerkraut is the place to start.